Lantern Hill Press Room

Lantern Hill , a developed and managed Erickson Living retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey, opened its Spring Art Show on April 28. At the festive opening event, more than 100 guests viewed the artwork of Lantern Hill residents and enjoyed cheese and wine selected by the community’s Sour Groups Wine group. The exhibit will be on display until the end of May on the “Gallery” walls of Union Square, 5th floor.

"We have so many talented artists on campus," said Lantern Hill Concierge Brandi Zabransky. "Residents, staff, family members, and guests are delighted...

Justin Pearsall is passionate about creating an exceptional dining experience on campus.

New Providence, New Jersey -- (February 26, 2019) -- Lantern Hill , an Erickson Living developed and managed community in New Providence, New Jersey, has a new executive chef, and the word around town is he’s imaginative and creative when it comes to food. Executive Chef Justin Pearsall juxtaposes elegant dishes like Chilean seabass and scallops against home-style meals like stuffed peppers and stews on the...

Craig Karczmer brings over 20 years of experience managing senior living communities to the premier New Providence retirement community.

New Providence, N.J.— February 11, 2019 — Craig Karczmer has been named the new executive director of Lantern Hill , an Erickson Living developed and managed retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey, effective January 7.

In his new role, he is responsible for ongoing project development, operations, and providing vision and leadership for the Lantern Hill community.

Karczmer joined Erickson Living in 2014 and has more than 20 years of experience in...

Every day is Grandparents Day for Doug and Jane Clausen. Although their granddaughter Ashley is grown, the New Providence couple has opportunities to see her use her talents daily. Ashley (22) works as a Safety Officer and a Dining Associate at Lantern Hill , the Erickson Living community where Doug and Jane live.

She gives them plenty of reasons to be proud. “The Erickson Living mission, to me, means going above and beyond to make sure the residents, the employees, everyone is...

On September 12, Lantern Hill unveiled plans for its newest residential building, Bell Pavilion. More than 140 priority list members attended the special preview event held at the Canoe Brook Country Club. Currently under construction, Bell Pavilion is scheduled to open in late 2019 and will add 169 independent living apartment homes to the Erickson Living senior living community in New Providence, New Jersey.

New Providence, N.J. (July 31, 2018) Chris and Jack Stoddard are glad they didn’t wait to move to a senior living community. They were one of the first couples to move to Lantern Hill , an Erickson Living community in New Providence, New Jersey, when it opened in 2016.

They had not been looking for a retirement community. The couple was looking for a traditional apartment to rent to live closer to their grandchildren in Montclair and Warren.

“We had stopped at Coldwell Banker, in Summit, interested in finding an apartment,” recalls Chris. “A...

Lantern Hill resident Gabe Spera, like many older Americans, chooses to stay in the workforce.

Gabe Spera has come full circle in his career as a salesman. Sixty years ago, he was just starting out, making cold calls, meeting new people every day. After working his way up the ladder to vice president of sales for Hunt Imaging, he’s now right back where he started—and happier than ever.

Dante Taylor began his hospitality and food service career in 1995. Nearly 25 years later, he’s with the same company, Erickson Living—a company that he says has qualities and values that make it a great place to work and one he aspires to serve for years to come.

“I try my best, and I try to live the Erickson Living values,” says Taylor, now general manager of dining services and dietary manager at Lantern Hill, the Erickson Living community in New Providence, New Jersey.

Champagne, laughter, and good times were flowing throughout the night at Lantern Hill’s “Hollywood” themed Pioneer Gratitude Gala on October 18. The distinctive Erickson Living retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey, hosted the elegant and festive party to celebrate and thank its pioneer residents who were the first residents to move to campus last year.

The night started with Executive Director Patricia Jacobs and an employee representative from each department on campus giving a heartfelt message of thanks to the more than 200 residents in attendance. Also, local community leaders including New Providence Mayor Al Morgan, Business Development...

Erickson Reality and Moving Services helps with all aspects of moving from selling home quickly to packing.

Moving after many years in a home can seem overwhelming. When Dave and Valerie Marr decided to move a few months ago from Morris Plains to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Retirement Community in New Providence, New Jersey, they avoided many of the challenges by using the community’s Realty and Moving Services Program.

Lantern Hill’s Personal Moving Consultant Jennifer Kohan assisted the Marrs with their move from start to finish. She traveled to their home and customized a moving plan...